Bullying in the workplace is wrong, unless it's to a robot

Bullying in the workplace is a serious issue and one that, rightly so, should be stamped out in all forms.

But does it count when your colleague is a robot?

Boston Dynamics, one of the world leaders in the field of robotics, has given us cause to reconsider our stance on workplace pranks. In a YouTube video, presumably to show the sturdiness of their products, a scientist goes from nerd to jerk when he pushes over Atlas – a 175cm tall robot who really doesn't deserve that kind of treatment.

To maintain its balance, Atlas has sensors placed throughout its body and legs to balance, plus LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles.

But seriously people, it's this kind of behaviour that's going to lead to Arnold Schwarzenegger travelling back in time asking for Sarah Connor.